Sexual Health News: Reason #437 to Be Careful and Use Protection (This One's a Biggie)

I know this seems like such a motherly thing to ask, but if you're dating, are you smart about using protection when it comes to sex? Next time you're in the heat of the moment, here's something startling to keep in your back pocket...

I know this seems like such a motherly thing to ask, but if you're dating, are you smart about using protection when it comes to sex? Next time you're in the heat of the moment, here's something startling to keep in your back pocket...

My dears, I want to tell you true story about an acquaintance in college. I won't divulge her name or any identifying details, but I will share this:

She was (and is) a vibrant, creative and smart young woman who met a guy while at a club dancing one night and, yes, went home and had unprotected sex. She knew it was a dumb move, and she regretted it instantly. She didn't get off easy though. The guy, unknowingly, infected her with HIV, and she later learned that he was bi-sexual and having a lot of unprotected sex with other women and men.

It's a sad story, and a reminder to be careful, especially in light of the latest news that reports that 44 percent of HIV-positive gay and bi-sexual men don't even know they're HIV-positive. The research, and this post, is not meant to single out the gay community--far from it. I just want to note what the stats are saying and remind everyone that you can't be too careful. Like my friend, who didn't know anything about her partner's sexual past and present,

protect your health with everything you have

.

That's all!

Tell me, have you ever made a risky sex move that you wish you could regret? Or, do you know someone who gambled, like the gal above, and lost?